
2022 U.S. Child Abuse Statistics:
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4.276 million child maltreatment referral reports were received.
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Child abuse reports involved 7.5 million children.
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89.0% of victims are maltreated by one or both parents.
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Five children die every day from child abuse.
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Sixty-six (66.1%) percent of all child fatalities were younger than 3 years old
Source: https://americanspcc.org/child-maltreatment-statistics/
Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-800-800-5556
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the hotline. It is available 24/7.
You can report abuse and neglect anonymously.
Do not wait for someone else to make the call. Your call may be the critical first step in protecting a child.

Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse
and Neglect
It is critical to learn the signs and symptoms of child abuse so that if you suspect a child is being abused, you can report it immediately.
Childhelp.org has produced a guide on the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect. Click below to download a copy.


